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Lava Breaches GrindavÃk's Defences as Volcanic Fissure Erupts in Iceland
A volcanic fissure has emerged near GrindavÃk, Iceland, following a series of strong earthquakes. The fissure, nearly 1,200 metres long, has breached the town’s defences, and authorities have evacuated residents, including those at the nearby Blue Lagoon spa. Roads in and out of the area have been shut, and a second fissure has appeared inside G...
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Russia, China Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program And Korean Peninsula
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, the situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as Iran's nuclear program, the Russian foreign ministry said late on Tuesday.
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Portugal Intercepts Suspicious Submarine, Finds 6.5 Tonnes Of Cocaine In It
Officers have confiscated nearly 6.5 tonnes of cocaine from a semi-submersible submarine intercepted off the Azores while bound for the Iberian peninsula, Portugal's judicial police said on Tuesday.
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Severed Skulls with Nails in Iron Age Spain Suggest Complex Ritual Practices
A study of seven severed skulls with iron nails in Iron Age Spain reveals varying cultural practices. Strontium isotope analysis determined that some skulls belonged to local individuals, while others came from distant regions. The skulls' placement indicates different purposes—ancestor veneration within homes or intimidation through public displ...
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Viral Photo Of North Korea's New Map Claims To Reflect Kim Jong-Un's Policy Shift
North Korea has unveiled a new map excluding South Korea, marking a significant shift in its unification policy.
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Penguin Waits Patiently As Couple Clears Path In Antarctica, Video Delights Internet
In the clip, the couple unintentionally blocks a snowy pathway, forcing the penguin to pause patiently.
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Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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Study Suggests Iberian Slate Plaques May Have Served as Non-Verbal Genealogical Records
A study published in the European Journal of Archaeology proposes that slate plaques from the Late Neolithic and Copper Age Iberian Peninsula (3200–2200 BC) served as non-verbal genealogical records. The plaques, found in tombs across Portugal and Spain, were engraved with intricate geometric patterns and may have indicated clan affiliations and ...
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NASA Captures Satellite Image Showing Red-Hot Lava Oozing From Iceland's Volcanic Eruption
The Reykjanes Peninsula had been inactive for 800 years before volcanic activity resumed in 2021.
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North Korea's Kim Accuses US Of Escalating Tensions, Warns Of Nuclear War
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of ramping up tension and provocations, saying the Korean peninsula has never faced such risks of nuclear war as now, state media KCNA said on Friday.
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Video: Red Lava Pours Out As Volcano Erupts 7th Time In A Year In Iceland
A volcano erupted late Wednesday on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, the national weather service said, the seventh since last December.
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Ancient Maya City Valeriana Discovered in Mexico with Over 6,600 Structures
Researchers have discovered the ancient Maya city of Valeriana in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula using lidar technology. This city, located in east-central Campeche, includes over 6,600 structures, such as temple pyramids and plazas, dating back to the Classic period (250-900 AD). The team, led by archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas, repurposed existing li...
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Rescuers Save 4 Stranded Killer Whales In Russia's Kamchatka: Report
A group of Russian rescuers and volunteers have saved four killer whales stranded for hours off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's far east after leading them to deeper waters, the SHOT Telegram channel reported on Wednesday.
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North Korea Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles: South Korea
North Korea fired multiple short range ballistic missiles into waters east of the Korean peninsula Thursday, Seoul's military reported, days after the nuclear-armed North marked a state anniversary.
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Orcas Targeting Boats in Iberian Peninsula Might Be Practising Hunting Techniques
Recent research suggests that orcas in the Iberian Peninsula may be using yachts as practice targets rather than simply attacking for revenge or play. This theory proposes that young orcas are practising their hunting techniques on sailboats, particularly targeting the rudders. Since 2020, there have been numerous reports of orcas ramming and damag...
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Lava Breaches GrindavÃk's Defences as Volcanic Fissure Erupts in Iceland
A volcanic fissure has emerged near GrindavÃk, Iceland, following a series of strong earthquakes. The fissure, nearly 1,200 metres long, has breached the town’s defences, and authorities have evacuated residents, including those at the nearby Blue Lagoon spa. Roads in and out of the area have been shut, and a second fissure has appeared inside G...
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Russia, China Discuss Iran's Nuclear Program And Korean Peninsula
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, the situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as Iran's nuclear program, the Russian foreign ministry said late on Tuesday.
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Portugal Intercepts Suspicious Submarine, Finds 6.5 Tonnes Of Cocaine In It
Officers have confiscated nearly 6.5 tonnes of cocaine from a semi-submersible submarine intercepted off the Azores while bound for the Iberian peninsula, Portugal's judicial police said on Tuesday.
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Severed Skulls with Nails in Iron Age Spain Suggest Complex Ritual Practices
A study of seven severed skulls with iron nails in Iron Age Spain reveals varying cultural practices. Strontium isotope analysis determined that some skulls belonged to local individuals, while others came from distant regions. The skulls' placement indicates different purposes—ancestor veneration within homes or intimidation through public displ...
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Viral Photo Of North Korea's New Map Claims To Reflect Kim Jong-Un's Policy Shift
North Korea has unveiled a new map excluding South Korea, marking a significant shift in its unification policy.
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Penguin Waits Patiently As Couple Clears Path In Antarctica, Video Delights Internet
In the clip, the couple unintentionally blocks a snowy pathway, forcing the penguin to pause patiently.
-
Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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Study Suggests Iberian Slate Plaques May Have Served as Non-Verbal Genealogical Records
A study published in the European Journal of Archaeology proposes that slate plaques from the Late Neolithic and Copper Age Iberian Peninsula (3200–2200 BC) served as non-verbal genealogical records. The plaques, found in tombs across Portugal and Spain, were engraved with intricate geometric patterns and may have indicated clan affiliations and ...
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NASA Captures Satellite Image Showing Red-Hot Lava Oozing From Iceland's Volcanic Eruption
The Reykjanes Peninsula had been inactive for 800 years before volcanic activity resumed in 2021.
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North Korea's Kim Accuses US Of Escalating Tensions, Warns Of Nuclear War
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of ramping up tension and provocations, saying the Korean peninsula has never faced such risks of nuclear war as now, state media KCNA said on Friday.
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Video: Red Lava Pours Out As Volcano Erupts 7th Time In A Year In Iceland
A volcano erupted late Wednesday on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, the national weather service said, the seventh since last December.
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Ancient Maya City Valeriana Discovered in Mexico with Over 6,600 Structures
Researchers have discovered the ancient Maya city of Valeriana in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula using lidar technology. This city, located in east-central Campeche, includes over 6,600 structures, such as temple pyramids and plazas, dating back to the Classic period (250-900 AD). The team, led by archaeologist Luke Auld-Thomas, repurposed existing li...
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Rescuers Save 4 Stranded Killer Whales In Russia's Kamchatka: Report
A group of Russian rescuers and volunteers have saved four killer whales stranded for hours off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's far east after leading them to deeper waters, the SHOT Telegram channel reported on Wednesday.
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North Korea Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles: South Korea
North Korea fired multiple short range ballistic missiles into waters east of the Korean peninsula Thursday, Seoul's military reported, days after the nuclear-armed North marked a state anniversary.
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Orcas Targeting Boats in Iberian Peninsula Might Be Practising Hunting Techniques
Recent research suggests that orcas in the Iberian Peninsula may be using yachts as practice targets rather than simply attacking for revenge or play. This theory proposes that young orcas are practising their hunting techniques on sailboats, particularly targeting the rudders. Since 2020, there have been numerous reports of orcas ramming and damag...
